SHOPPERS MAKE THEIR way across Stagecoach Alley in the snow on Feb. 19. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

BUTTON UP! - A pedestrian buttons her coat while walking down Stagecoach Alley on Tuesday. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

WINTER WONDERLAND - Pedestrians pass by the Bee Bennet house, now the Wedgewood, in the snow on Bee Street in Placerville. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

SNOWBALL FIGHT! - Liz Miller, of Camino, right, winds up to throw a snowball at Ron Runtenelli, of Placerville in Stagecoach Alley on Tuesday. Both are artists at the Gold Country Artists Gallery which had to close its doors early due to the weather. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

BRAVING THE SNOW, one even in shorts, people venture out into downtown Placerville on Tuesday. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene